Design for a Shelf System to Display Porcelain — Anonymous, 18th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, 18th century

Design for a Shelf System to Display Porcelain

ca. 1700–1730

Pen and black ink, gray wash.

27.8 × 20 cm (10.9 × 7.9 in)

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